Taste Radio: From Apples To Ayrloom, How A Cannabis Boom Is Changing CPG

Why is a century-old apple orchard and cider company betting big on the future of cannabis? Eddie Brennan, the fifth-generation owner of New York-based Beak & Skiff, discussed its foray into the cultivation of cannabis and production of THC drinks. Also in this episode: the hosts’ take on a new line of zero-sugar juice and what Travis Kelce, Michael Bublé and Matthew McConaughey now have in common.

Brain-Boosting Brand Evermind Raises $1.3M, Launches Online Sales

After closing a $1.3 million funding round, functional beverage startup Evermind is thinking big as it launches online direct-to-consumer sales. Based in Pennsylvania, Evermind produces a line of plant-based “cognitive elixirs” intended to support brain function and mental energy.

Review: Spade Premium Sparkling Soda

Spade is a recently launched line of premium sparkling sodas that contain zero calories and zero sugar. Sweetened with stevia, spade is also infused with electrolytes with the goal being that the drinks keep you “hydrated and refreshed.”

Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate Due to Softer Pricing

Non-alcoholic beverage sales remain healthy but decelerated sequentially in the two-week period ending October 21 primarily reflecting softer pricing, according to the most recent analysis of NielsenIQ data by Godman Sachs Equity Research.

Vita Coco: Pricing, Volume Gains Drive +23% Net Sales Gain

We may be heading into the winter season, but it's sunny skies above Vita Coco as the coconut water maker continued to grow in Q3, fueled by a fortuitous combination of pricing and volume increases alongside reduced transportation and supply chain costs.